Fayette County

TX · Pop. 149,625 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Fayette County is a mixed county in TX with a population of approximately 149,625.

$/Acre: $3,413

Property Tax: 1.8%

Growing Season: 200 days

Broadband: 67%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 107.7/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.8%

Local Sales Tax0.27%

Combined Sales Tax6.52%

Cost of Living Index93.9

Median Household Income$48,824

Poverty Rate17.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,413

Median Home Price$252K

Acres for Sale4765

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season200 days

Annual Rainfall23.8 inches

Avg Summer High96°F

Avg Winter Low31°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,133 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire5/10

Tornado5/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)187 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)5.3

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.18/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K622

Property Crime /100K560

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response35 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital20 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage67%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town13 miles

Nearest City63 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby48%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.4%

Ag EconomyWeak